Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. She struck the Slave Trader job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His hair is short and blue. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Balam was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Iolite (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.